By Anchor Writers
Women Livestock Award Launched to Recognise Outstanding Female Farmers Across Six Nations
Women making a difference in livestock production across six African countries have been invited to compete for the 2026 Women Livestock Recognition Award, an initiative aimed at celebrating excellence in commercial livestock farming, innovation, leadership and resilience.
The award, announced by the organisers of the Six Nations Livestock Genetics & Equipment Expo, is being held as part of the global observance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer and the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
According to the organisers, the award seeks to recognise women making exceptional contributions in livestock breeding, genetics, animal health, value addition and sustainable farming practices.
It also aims to inspire more women and young people to pursue opportunities in the livestock sector while strengthening women’s voices in agricultural development.
The competition is open to women involved in livestock production in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Eligible nominees include livestock farmers, pastoralists, women leading livestock enterprises, participants in livestock value chains, fodder producers and community leaders promoting climate-smart livestock production and improved livelihoods.
The call for Nominations Women Livestock Recognition Award is contained in a poster published along this story. Here is the link to make entries https://forms.gle/w2pQyRgwnPzWYzod9
Organisers have set August 15, 2026, as the deadline for nominations. Winners will be honoured during the Six Nations Livestock Genetics & Equipment Expo scheduled for September 11 and 12, 2026 at a venue yet to be announced.
The top three winners will receive a free technical farm assessment covering farm layout, livestock genetics, fodder security and farm management. They will also be given an opportunity to share their experiences and success stories during the regional livestock expo.
Organisers emphasised that the recognition programme is merit-based and does not include cash grants, saying its primary objective is to celebrate women whose work is transforming livestock production and strengthening rural communities.
They called on the public to nominate deserving women or encourage eligible candidates to submit their own nominations before the deadline, saying the initiative seeks to spotlight women whose contributions are shaping the future of livestock farming across the region.
